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Gabor Maté - How Childhood Trauma Leads to Addiction
A must-see for anyone on the healing path. If you've been unsure where to start.. you've likely just found it. Gabor's work is foundational in understanding addiction and trauma. For more information on Dr. Mate's work: www.drgabormate.com Video credit : AfterSkool https://www.youtube.com/c/AfterSkool/videos
Trauma and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective
This video was developed to give a basic introduction and overview of how trauma and chronic stress affects our nervous system and how those effects impact our health and well-being. Much of the content is based on the groundbreaking work of Stephen Porges and his Polyvagal Theory and inspired and informed by the work of thought leaders Deb Dana, Vincent Felitti, Robert Anda, Gabor Mate, Dan Siegel and Peter Levine. Animation credit: www.nicknavatta.com For CC and Translated
Authenticity May Feel Risky But It’s Worth It - Heidi Brandt
The following is by author Heidi Brandt, Transformational Coach and Author via tinybuddha.com I share it with you here because I found it such a wonderful and supportive read. “Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” ~Brené Brown Growing up I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. One minute I would be on top of the world and the next I felt overwhelmed by anxiety. I didn’t know how to share my diffic
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